lariat
3 synonyms for lariat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wrestling move in which a fighter runs at an opponent and knocks them down by swinging an arm across the neck and chest.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Spanish la reata ("the lasso").
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